This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027.

Applecross Senior High School's goal is to encourage young people to achieve their potential through the value and enjoyment of learning. We aim to widen students' horizons by presenting a diverse, relevant and contemporary curriculum that will prepare them to thrive in an ever-changing society. The curriculum reflects our desire for students to become responsible and flexible thinkers who will be well prepared for the challenges ahead.

Find out more about our school by visiting applecross.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The successful applicant would ideally be enthusiastic, innovative, and possess a commitment to excellence within Health and Physical Education. The successful applicant who could regularly engage in meaningful collaboration with their colleagues to create improved learning experiences for students will be highly regarded. You should be flexible and adaptive teachers, able to apply the strategies of differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.

The Health and Physical Education role would require excellent organisational skills in the planning and running of sports carnivals and extracurricular sporting activities. The ability to teach Outdoor Education and/or Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Physical Education Studies, while contributing to extracurricular interschool sporting programmes, is also highly desirable.

We are ideally looking for a reflective, dynamic, and highly motivated teacher who can deliver high-quality instruction in health and physical education while contributing competency in the Western Australian (WA) curriculum's physical and health education components. The successful applicant would ideally have a passion for their curriculum area and a deep understanding of instructional strategies to effectively engage students in the learning process.

Professional Benefits





Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the advantages by visiting professional and personal benefits.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jadon Gielingh, Head of Learning Area, Health & Physical Education on (08) 9314 9393 or emailing [email protected].

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

- Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
- Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1065649

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 27 October 2026.

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📌 Teacher - Health and Physical Education (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Perth